In the category for Best MLB Athlete, Verlander is among five All-Stars, including: Ryan Braun of the Milwaukee Brewers, Josh Hamilton of the Texas Rangers, Matt Kemp of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Clayton Kershaw of the Dodgers.

The awards show is July 11 at 7 p.m., hosted by actor Rob Riggle. Voting is already under way and will be taken through July 9 at 11:59 p.m.